FEMA Director Resigns as Trump Administration Begins

Amy Eusebio has resigned as the director of Philadelphia's Office of Immigrant Affairs amid concerns about a new presidential administration's immigration policies. Eusebio, who led the office since 2019, is stepping down just as President Donald Trump begins his second term, which has seen a push for stricter immigration enforcement. The resignation leaves the city, home to around 50,000 undocumented immigrants, without leadership in a critical office designed to support this community. Meanwhile, Trump has appointed Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL and FEMA critic, as the temporary administrator of FEMA, following the departure of Deanne Criswell, who faced scrutiny over her handling of disaster responses. Hamilton's appointment has raised eyebrows due to his lack of experience in disaster management, contrasting with the agency's typical leadership. Criswell's exit has also sparked ongoing investigations into FEMA's operations during her tenure, particularly regarding allegations of politically biased disaster relief practices.